State Governor Josh Green (hi)
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Recent News About State Governor Josh Green (hi)
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Dcca Disciplinary Actions (June 2023)
The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of June 2023, taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawai‘i.
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DOH issues voluntary recall warning for 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kits due to undeclared allergens
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Braga Fresh of its 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad 12oz.
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Recent Wildfires Following Drought Conditions Across Hawai’i
Severe drought conditions are now impacting the southern and western coastal areas of Maui.
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Recap of Governor Green at the U.N. Presenting Hawaiʻi Sustainability Update
Hawaiʻi’s second Voluntary Local Review (VLR), presented by Governor Josh Green, M.D., to the United Nations (UN) during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development July 12, presents a good news/bad news scenario.
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Only Five ‘Akikiki Left and Their Chances of Survival are Slim, July 12, 2023
Only five of the native Hawaiian honeycreeper species, ‘akikiki, are left in the wild and chances of saving them are growing increasingly dire by the day.
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263 Bills Signed into Law by Governor Josh Green, M.D.
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has enacted 263 of the 274 bills passed during the 2023 legislative session.
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Department of Health closes Maui Brewing Company in Lahaina due to cockroach and rodent infestation
During a complaint and routine inspection on July 10, 2023, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard at Maui Brewing Company to protect public health due to a cockroach and rodent infestation.
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2023-29 Judge Sides With State In Lawsuit Regarding Alleged “strip Search” In Charter School
Hawai‘i Circuit Court Judge Kevin T. Morikone has granted summary judgment in favor of Kapolei Charter School and its director Wanda Villareal, the Department of Education, and the Hawai‘i State Public Charter School Commission—the defendants in a lawsuit regarding an alleged “strip search” of three students.
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Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Increase Safety on Hawaiʻi’s Roadways
Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed seven bills into law at a signing ceremony in the hope of increasing safety on Hawaiʻi’s roadways.
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Polihale State Park Focus Of Upcoming Community Meeting July 11, 2023
The DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP) is hosting a community meeting to share input regarding Polihale State Park
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New Deputy Director for Corrections Appointed
The Department of Public Safety (PSD) on July 11 announced the appointment of Sanna Muñoz to serve as the Deputy Director for Corrections (DEP-C), effective August 1, 2023.
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Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Protect Beaches, Shorelines and Public Land
On July 6, Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed three bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Makapu‘u lookout in Waimānalo along with 14 bills signed earlier that support the protection of Hawaiʻi’s beaches, shorelines, and public lands.
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Gov. Green Enacts Laws Supporting the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, and Expanding Language Access
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has enacted laws that will strengthen protections for kūpuna and those living with disabilities; to support caregivers and provide funding for state departments and agencies that offer services and educational programs for elderly and disabled residents.
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Department of Health conditionally approves defueling of Red Hill surge tanks
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved Joint Task Force-Red Hill’s (JTF-RH) operational plan to defuel four fuel-containing surge tanks located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
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Climate Commission Receives Grant, July 6, 2023
On July 6, at a press conference as part of the Investing in America Tour, representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million in federal funding to the State of Hawaiʻi for climate mitigation planning.
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Governor Green Announces New Members Of The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has named two new members of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Board of Directors.
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Governor Green Issues Veto List
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has notified legislative leaders of his vetoes of 11 bills passed during the 2023 legislative session.
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Department of Health Warns of Voluntary Recall of belVita Breakfast Sandwich Products due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
he Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Mondelez Global LLC of two varieties of its belVita Breakfast Sandwich products because they may contain undeclared peanut contamination from cross-contact on a manufacturing line.
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Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Promote a Clean Energy Future
Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed several bills into law to help combat climate change and work towards the state’s zero-emission goal of 100-percent clean energy by 2045.
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Department of Health issues Voluntary Recall Warning for Van’s Gluten-Free Original Waffles due to Undeclared Wheat Allergan
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Van’s International Foods of certain packages of frozen Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles because they may contain undeclared wheat.